GO Boxer Rescue, Inc.
(GOBR), serving Greater Ohio, has a network of Volunteers who
serve as Foster Families to our Rescue Boxers and/or help in other ways
such as transportation, files and records maintenance, doing home visits
with Potential Adopters, fund raising efforts, as well as helping in our
efforts to educate and help owners be able to keep their pets, educating
the public as to what a Boxer is and in Responsible Pet Ownership, as
well as other activities and events such as our Boxer Bashes, Meet and
Greets, and adoptathons.
We would love to have your help! Some of the volunteer tasks we have available are:
- Foster Family
- Application Processing
- Home Visits
- Transports
- Meet-n-Greets
- Fundraising and/or Public Relations
- Assist with maintaining the GOBR website
Foster Family:
GOBR's foster families take rescued Boxers into their
homes and treat them as thier own prior to the Boxer being placed in it's
"forever home".
Foster families use thier own funds to purchase dog food
and any other supplies required. Those supplies include, but not limited
to, bowls, treats, curry brush, shampoo, collar, leash, crate and toys.
Foster families will make and keep veterinian appointments
as required by GOBR. It is recommended that you contact the vets in your
area and ask if they are willing to bill GOBR directly. If you are unable
to find a vet that will participate in direct billing you will have to
pay for the veterinary care and be reimbursed by GOBR. Please note: A
copy of the bill is required for reimbursement.
To aid in the adoption of your foster Boxer we ask that
you send weekly updates to the GOBR mailing list. Helpful information
includes any behavioral and/or traing problems you observe as well as
the positive traits possessed by your foster Boxer. We also ask that you
send a digital photo of your Boxer for use on both our website and PetFinders.
This is an indefinite 24 hour a day position.
Application Processing:
GOBR comples reference checks as part of the application
process. Applicant's veterinarian's are contacted as well as any persons
listed as personal references. Once these calls are completed, forms are
filled out and sent to the Application Chairperson.
Depending on the number of application received the can
take from 30 minutes to an hour a day.
Home Visits:
The final step in the application process is the home
visit. A GOBR volunteer visits the applicant's home and ensusres that
the applicant provided truthful information regarding the household on
the application. The home vist is a crucial step in the process
and any comments/concerns from the volunteer are taken very seriously.
After the home visit is complete a form is filled out and sent to the
Application Chairperson.
Home visits are scheduled at the convenience of the volunteer.
This postion can take anywhere between 1 to 5 hours per week.
Transports:
GOBR, and other rescuse groups, often transport dogs
from shelters or surrendering owners to foster families due to the inablity
of the foster family to travel. Many times there are several "legs"
of a transport and if you are able to fill one or more of those "legs"
you can contact the Coordinator to work out the details. You may be asked
to house the dog(s) overnight. This is strictly volunary and if you are
unable to do so another volunteer may be asked to fill that "leg".
Meet-n-Greets:
GOBR needs volunteers to set up and man tables at various
events throughout Ohio, known as Meet-n-Greets. Area businesses sometimes
allow tables to be set-up, inside or out, from which rescue groups can
hand out materials informing the public of thier activities. Often times,
foster dogs are welcome at these events.
We ask that you contact any kennel clubs, pet stores,
etc. in your area to inquire as to the possiblity of holding a Meet-n-Greet
at their establishment. These events are a great opportunity for fundraising!
There are many other non-specific opportunities available
to you as a volunteer with GOBR! Please take the time to fill out an application
in it's entirety as incomplete applications cannot be processed. The application
will ask you for two (2) personal references. These references cannot
be: your veterinarian, any family member or any member of your household.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with GOBR
and we look forward to you becoming a part of our family!
